Protein latte or anti-stress mocha: Yandex AI launched in Moscow

The Drinkit coffee chain, in partnership with Yandex B2B Tech, has introduced a neuro-barista project. According to Yandex, this is the first AI agent in Russia capable of creating unique drinks based on customer moods and preferences. This is reported by Ixbt.com .

To create a new drink, simply describe any taste or state in the mobile app. If the suggested recipe appeals to the customer, it can be ordered like a regular menu item. As part of the pilot project, the neuro-barista is currently operating at three locations, but is expected to be rolled out across the entire chain soon.

The AI suggests different solutions based on the user's state. For example, after a run, it might recommend a cold protein latte with cheese foam, and when tired from work, a blueberry and taro sauce anti-stress mocha. If necessary, the guest can also edit the drink by adding or removing ingredients.

Nikita Laptev, Product Director of the Drinkit mobile app, noted that the neuro-barista runs on the Yandex AI Studio platform. The system has access to the current menu and the list of available ingredients. Recipes are generated using Yandex generative models based on this specific data.